55 lbs of meth, 10 lbs of fentanyl seized in Oregon traffic bust
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Dozens of pounds of drugs were seized during an arrest on I-5 in Lane County as part of an investigation spanning multiple states, authorities said. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said its Special Investigations Unit worked with the Vancouver FBI office and an Oregon State Police K9 team to...
Deadly crash temporarily closes N Columbia Blvd, investigation underway
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An investigation is underway after a fatal crash along North Columbia Boulevard drew a large presence from Portland police Friday night, authorities said. Portland police said they responded at 7:17 pm to reports of a crash near N Columbia and North Hurst Way. When officers arrived, they found...
Newly released cockpit audio reveals chaos as off-duty pilot tried to shut off engines
Newly released cockpit audio and dashcam video obtained by NBC station KGW in Portland is shedding light on what happened during an in-flight emergency, when a former pilot tried to shut down the engines of a commercial plane. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.
Legacy APP healthcare workers to meet for mediation, but strike to continue
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After four days of striking, Advanced Practice Providers with Legacy are now set to return to the bargaining table, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) announced Saturday. ONA, which represents about 135 providers in this bargaining unit, said its members offered to meet with Legacy every day...
Firefighters tackle housefire on Sandy Blvd. after blaze spreads from burning vehicle
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Firefighters extinguished a fire that started in a car and spread to other vehicles and a home in NE Portland, Friday morning. Crews responded to the scene in the 9100 block of NE Sandy Blvd., near the I-205 overpass, around 11 a.m. According to the...
8 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Oregon Where You’ll Find The Biggest Bargains
Want to discover enormous secondhand shops in Oregon with incredible bargains?. These 8 thrift stores provide amazing deals and unexpected treasures!. 1. Red White & Blue Thrift Store (Gladstone) This store shows that amazing finds hide in the most surprising places. The building looks modest from the parking lot,...
Portland Faces Third Racial Discrimination Lawsuit From Black Firefighter In 18 Months
The City of Portland has settled a racial discrimination lawsuit with a Black firefighter, marking the third such case in 18 months. A third Black firefighter in the past 18 months has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the City of Portland. On Dec. 3, the Portland City Council approved...
‘They don’t treat you like a human being’: Jackie Merlos, Portland mother of four,...
PORTLAND, Ore. — In late October, Jackie Merlos walked out of the ICE detention facility after four long months inside, and into the arms of her good friend, Mimi Lettunich. "I had a dream last night that I'd get released today," she said to Lettunich in a video from that afternoon.
Clark County renews search for missing teen tied to 1970s serial killer
CLARK COUNTY Wash. (KPTV) - The Clark County Sheriff’s Office released an update on a serial killer investigation dating back to the 1970s on Friday, after investigators said they found and spoke with a possible witness. Earlier in 2025, detectives asked for help to find a man they believed...
Illegal invasive crab species found in Oregon river, causing concern among wildlife biologists
An invasive freshwater crab species that can cause erosion problems and damage flood control as well as threaten native crab species in Oregon was captured in a river in mid-November, sparking concern for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
